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TDP-led NDA crushes YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh local polls

TDP-led NDA crushes YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh local polls

The Hindu14m
THE BRIEF
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The TDP and its allies, the JSP and the BJP, swept the ZPTC and MPTC elections across 28 districts after a decisive victory in the Urban Local Body polls, according to State Election Commission data up to November 7, 2026.

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Polling took place on November 5 for 582 ZPTCs and 7,767 MPTCs following unanimous elections for 77 ZPTCs and 2,051 MPTCs, with the TDP securing 229 ZPTCs and 4,823 MPTCs.

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State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha stated that vote counting remained peaceful, while YSRCP leaders alleged counting irregularities and untimely responses from the SEC.